Bhimrao
/B-HH-IH-M-R-AA-OW/
Bhima the lord — Bhimrao (Marathi भीमराव, from Bhima + Rao 'lord, king') joins the name of the Mahabharata's mighty hero with a Marathi title of respect. It is the formal name borne by Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, called Babasaheb, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and leader of Dalit emancipation.
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Yes — Bhimrao is a Hindu boy name of Marathi origin, meaning “Bhima the lord — Bhimrao (Marathi भीमराव, from Bhima + Rao 'lord, king') joins the name of the Mahabharata's mighty hero with a Marathi title of respect. It is the formal name borne by Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, called Babasaheb, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and leader of Dalit emancipation.”. It also appears in Buddhist tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Bhimrao is a boy's name of Marathi origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Bhima the lord — Bhimrao (Marathi भीमराव, from Bhima + Rao 'lord, king') joins the name of the Mahabharata's mighty hero with a Marathi title of respect. It is the formal name borne by Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, called Babasaheb, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and leader of Dalit emancipation." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Hindu heritage, Bhimrao is also used in Buddhist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Indian, Marathi, American, British families, Bhimrao carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Bhimrao's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Bhimrao opens with “Bh.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
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See Bhimrao's birth-star reading →What does Bhimrao's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Bhimrao resonates in either tradition.
Bhimrao's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Bhimrao's full reading →
Does Bhimrao go with your family's names?
Bhimrao breaks into 7 sounds: /B-HH-IH-M-R-AA-OW/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Bhimrao sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Bhimrao beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Bhimrao — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Bhimrao
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Bhimrao
What does the name Bhimrao mean?
Bhimrao means "Bhima the lord — Bhimrao (Marathi भीमराव, from Bhima + Rao 'lord, king') joins the name of the Mahabharata's mighty hero with a Marathi title of respect. It is the formal name borne by Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, called Babasaheb, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and leader of Dalit emancipation.." It is a boy name of Marathi origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Bhimrao a boy or girl name?
Bhimrao is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Bhimrao?
Bhimrao is of Marathi origin, used in Hindu, Buddhist traditions, commonly among Indian, Marathi, American families.
Is Bhimrao a Hindu name?
Yes. Bhimrao is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Marathi origin. It also appears in Buddhist tradition.
What does Bhimrao mean in Marathi?
Bhimrao originates from Marathi, where it means "Bhima the lord — Bhimrao (Marathi भीमराव, from Bhima + Rao 'lord, king') joins the name of the Mahabharata's mighty hero with a Marathi title of respect. It is the formal name borne by Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, called Babasaheb, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and leader of Dalit emancipation.."
What are common nicknames for Bhimrao?
Common short forms of Bhimrao include Bhim, Babasaheb.
What is the numerology of Bhimrao?
Bhimrao has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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